Lammens' error spells end for Belgium's golden generation
Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
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"I'm disappointed for those that maybe might not come back with the national team."
— Rudi Garcia , Athlete
"I think this is a new era for us."
— Thibaut Courtois , Athlete
Key People
Axel Witsel is a Belgian professional footballer and midfielder for Atletico Madrid.
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer famed for his exceptional playmaking skills.
A Belgian professional footballer who plays for Arsenal.
Mikel Merino is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for the Spanish national team.
Romelu Lukaku is a Belgian professional footballer recognized for his strength and goal-scoring prowess.
Rudi Garcia is the head coach of the Belgium national football team.
Thibaut Courtois is a Belgian professional football goalkeeper, considered one of the best in the world.
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Belgium's World Cup campaign ends after Senne Lammens' error against Spain - could it all be over for their golden generation too?
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